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rec·trix (rektriks)

noun pl. rec·tri·ces′rektrə sēz′, rek trīsēz

Zool. any of the large tail feathers of a bird, that are important for controlling the direction of flight

Etymology: ModL < L, fem. of rector, director: see rector

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